Take preliminary intensive courses. Various institutes and universities offer summer intensive programs focusing on paranormal studies. Complete one of these programs to open your mind to the academic realities of studying parapsychology on a regular basis and help focus your concentration on how you intend to pursue your certification or degree. According to Ancient Paths Modern Ways, The Rhine Research Center, located in Durham, North Carolina, offers a summer program devoted to parapsychology studies. Program studies range from astrology to poltergeists and continue over a two month period.
Find a parapsychology mentor. Many colleges that do not offer direct parapsychology majors conduct on-campus research related to the field. Research may include subjects ranging from contacting ghosts to mind reading. Contact department heads in fields such as psychology, anthropology and astronomy. Affiliate or adjunct professors with parapsychology degrees and training can help guide you during your academic journey.
Enroll at a college or institute with a parapsychology major. The Certificate Program in Parapsychology Studies, for example, according to Ancient Paths Modern Ways, is offered by the Hypnotherapy Training Institute in Lafayette, California. Additionally, Franklin Pierce College offers undergraduate degree programs, and the University of Edinburgh provides graduate degree offerings in parapsychology.